| Pronunciation: | | 'rowt`nown
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[n] a white crystalline insecticide that has low toxicity for mammals; is used in home gardens; extracted from the roots of derris and cube |
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ROTENONE is a 8 letter word that starts with R. |
| | See Also: | | insect powder, insecticide |
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| Biology Dictionary |
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| | Definition: | | - Derris: a tropical shrub in the legume family.
- An insecticide containing rotenone (tubatoxin), a chemical extracted from the derris shrub.
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